LOS ANGELES (AP) Allen Iverson bounced the ball off the glass to set up Vince Carter's dunk, lobbed an alley-oop almost straight up for another jam and threaded a perfect pass between defenders to Ron Artest.

Iverson, whose 20.8 scoring average was the highest in NBA All-Star history, turned playmaker Sunday night.

The Philadelphia 76ers' star went 1-of-6 from the floor and finished with only three points, but he had 10 assists in 23 minutes.

The West All-Stars beat Iverson and the East 136-132.

Before the game, Iverson said he expected ``some showtime, with guys being creative.''

He created some of the most crowd-pleasing plays.

When he bounced the ball off the glass in the first quarter and Carter slammed it down, the fans almost collectively gasped, then roared.

A few moments later, Iverson was behind the defense on a fast break, but he pulled up, lobbed the ball high, and Carter came sailing in for another perfectly timed dunk.

Iverson drew cheers when he dribbled back and forth between his legs several times, then put on a characteristic burst of speed to sweep around a defender and into the lane. But he missed the shot and there were sighs from the crowd.

It was the fifth All-Star appearance for Iverson, the MVP of the 2001 game.

The three-time league scoring champion is averaging 27.4 points and 6.3 assists for Philadelphia this season and appears to be back in form after missing 10 games in December because of a bruised knee.

Iverson's playmaking role might be a sign of things to come. He expects new 76ers coach Chris Ford to give him some more time at point guard.

Iverson said he wouldn't mind at all, because he would enjoy the ball-handling duty that goes with that spot and he wants to do anything he can to help the 76ers make the playoffs.